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Game Plan
Game Plan Advanced
An advanced study of game plan.
6-X from the Bar
Phil looks at a common problem: 6-X from the bar.
6-5 Match Play
Phil Simborg analyzes an early game 6-5.
Middle Game 6-3
Phil helps us understand a puzzling 6-3 checker play.
Tricky 6-2 Checker Play
Phil analyzes the proper game plan with this 6-2 checker decision.
6-1 Comparative Analysis
Phil uses a comparative analysis to find the best play with this 6-1.
5-2 Match Play
Phil helps us find the right game plan for this 5-2 decision from a match.
5-1 Perry Analysis
Perry Gartner walks through his thought process on this 5-1 checker play.
5-2 from Jamaica
Phil helps us understand a play that his opponent encountered in Jamaica.
5-2: What’s Your Game Plan?
Phil gives us a lesson in game plan using this crazy 5-2 position.
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